Proud bearers of a descent from Ireland's earliest High Kings, the Hogans have stamped an indelible mark on the colourful and frequently bloody pages of the island's history.
• When not on the battlefield, others found fame in rather more peaceful pursuits, with thousands of the name to be found scattered all over the world today.
• Name variations include: Ó hOgáin (Gaelic), O’Hogan, Ogan, Ougin.
How the McKennas came to hold sway for centuries in an area in the north of present day County Monaghan is a tale infused with Celtic romance. • In common with many other native Irish clans, they...
The O’Sheas are particularly renowned as having been the most noted of The Ten Tribes of Kilkenny – but it is was in what is now the county of Kerry, in the ancient province of Munster, that they...
Laying down deep roots in the soil of the Emerald Isle after arriving as twelfth century invaders, bearers of the Barry name readily adapted to and adopted the native culture – identifying themselves...
Two separate branches of the proud and ancient clan known as Ó Catháin, or Kane, flourished for centuries in different parts of the Emerald Isle. • But it was in the northern province of Ulster that,...
Descendants of warrior chieftains who fought for their freedom and independence in the teeth of invasion and oppression, the Sullivans and their namesakes the O’Sullivans have roots that lie deep in...
How the McKennas came to hold sway for centuries in an area in the north of present day County Monag…
The O’Sheas are particularly renowned as having been the most noted of The Ten Tribes of Kilkenny – …
Laying down deep roots in the soil of the Emerald Isle after arriving as twelfth century invaders, b…
Two separate branches of the proud and ancient clan known as Ó Catháin, or Kane, flourished for cent…
Descendants of warrior chieftains who fought for their freedom and independence in the teeth of inva…
